Abelmoschus moschatus
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Abelmoschus moschatus (Abelmosk, ambrette seeds, annual hibiscus, Bamia Moschata, Galu Gasturi, muskdana, musk mallow,[2] musk okra,[2] musk seeds, ornamental okra, rose mallow seeds, tropical jewel hibiscus,[2] Yorka okra) is an aromatic and medicinal plant native to India in the Malvaceae family.
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Characteristics
The seeds have a sweet, flowery, heavy fragrance similar to that of musk (hence its specific epithet moschātus, scientific Latin for ‘musk’).
Despite its tropical origin, the plant is frost-hardy.
Uses of the plant
Musk mallow seed oil was once frequently used as a substitute in perfumes for animal musk; however this use is now mostly replaced by various synthetic musks due to its high cost.
Culinary uses
It has many culinary uses. The seeds are added to coffee; unripe pods ("musk okra"), leaves and new shoots are eaten as vegetables.
Medicinal uses
Different parts of the plant have uses in Ayurveda herbal medicine.[3]
Other uses
In industry the root mucilage provides sizing for paper; tobacco is sometimes flavoured with the flowers.
References
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External links
- Abelmoschus moschatus
- Abelmoschus moschatus
- Abelmoschus moschatus Medicinal Plant Images Database (School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University) (traditional Chinese) (English)
- Celtnet Spice Guide entry for Musk Mallow seeds, including recipes
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